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Edmonton is a city that offers people an abundance of services, community activities, and attractive living accommodations. Edmonton, the capital city of Alberta, is home to over 1 million people and is well known for its scenic river valley, a thriving music and art community and North America's largest shopping and entertainment complex - The West Edmonton Mall. One of the healthiest and robust economies in Canada, employment opportunities are plentiful and the low cost of living is an asset for those making Edmonton home.
Where is Edmonton?
Edmonton is situated in the central region of the province, an area with some of the most fertile farmland on the prairies. It is the second largest city in Alberta and is 274 km north of Calgary. Edmonton serves as the northern anchor of the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor and is the staging point for large-scale oil sands projects occurring in northern Alberta and large-scale diamond mining operations in the Northwest Territories. Edmonton is the second most populous provincial capitals at 648 square kilometers, covering an area greater than Chicago, Philadelphia, Toronto or Montreal.
 Edmonton offers a wide variety of places to go and activities to enjoy at any time of the year. Known as Canada's Festival City, Edmonton hosts over 30 festivals annually that celebrate music, food, culture, sports, theatre and more.
With lots of blue sky and sunshine throughout the seasons, you can take advantage of many outdoor activities in the city. You'll also find plenty to keep you busy indoors, from visiting world-class galleries and museums to dining at one of over 1600 restaurants throughout the city. There's something for everyone in Edmonton.
People from across Canada and around the world have made Edmonton their home, and its communities reflect a remarkable realm of diversity.
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